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NAD Electronics MDC HDM-2 Expansion Card HDMI add on card for various NAD products using the MDC expansion slots. Used for a few months in a C658 Pre/DAC that was been sold. In perfect, as new condition. Will cover postage within Australia. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT, Cash on pickup Region/State: (SA) South Australia/Australia By double0h 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $370 Date: July 12, 20241 yr
The NAD MDC HDM-2 expansion card is a solid legacy DAC module from NAD's Masters Series, prized for its HDMI audio extraction and competent 24/96 performance in an era of modular high-end amps. At AUD$370, this listing sits just below the median of AUD$383 from recent comps (25th percentile AUD$375, 75th AUD$390), making it a mild bargain in a niche used market—assuming good condition, which isn't specified.
Buyers should verify the card powers up fully in its host M2/M12 chassis without HDMI handshake glitches (a known quirk on older firmware) and check for bent pins or capacitor bulging from heat exposure. Insist on original packaging, manual, and proof of functionality with test tracks—skip if no returns.
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NAD Electronics was founded in 1972 in London by a group of European audio importers frustrated with the hype surrounding Japanese hi-fi products. Led by visionary American executive Martin L. Borish and brilliant engineer Bjorn Erik Edvardsen, the company emerged from a quest to deliver high-performance audio at accessible prices. Their breakthrough came with the NAD 3020 integrated amplifier, the best-selling hi-fi amp in history, which embodied a philosophy of stripping away non-essentials to prioritize pure sound quality.
The brand focuses on core hi-fi categories, excelling in amplifiers—pioneering Class A/B, Class G, and hybrid digital designs—alongside integrated receivers, AV processors, turntables, CD and cassette players, and modern streamers. While not venturing into speakers, headphones, or cables, NAD emphasizes source components and amplification that integrate seamlessly into home theater and custom installation setups, always upholding principles of innovation, simplicity, performance, and value.
Today, as part of Canada's Lenbrook Group and sold in over 80 countries, NAD holds a commanding mid-tier position in the market, revered by audiophiles for affordable excellence rather than ultra-high-end excess. Its "Truth in Power" legacy earns cult status among knowledgeable buyers seeking reliable, award-winning gear that punches above its price, blending vintage heritage with contemporary streaming and hybrid tech.
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